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Onguiaahra / Niagara
 
The name Niagara is said to originate from the Iroquois word "Onguiaahra" meaning "Thunder of Waters". From this vantage point communication was through body language only.
 
Horseshoe Falls from the Canadian side.
 
We heard it long before we saw it...
 
The ever present rainbow...
 
The ever present mist...
 
The American Falls. For a sense of the size of this, compare with the people at the top right hand corner of the photo.
 
The American side of the Horseshoe Falls. The people on the upper left hand corner of the photo look like small ants...
 
The perpetual roar of thunder...
 
Awestruck...
 
Fellow tourists...
 
Upon seeing the falls for the first time, the only word we could muster was "WOW!".

The Horseshoe Falls are about 2600 feet wide and 173 feet high. During peak flow season, 202,000 cubic feet of water go over the edge every second.

 

Photos circa 07/2007.
COMMENTS
Magedimages said at 2:43 a.m. on Jun 27, 2008:
Très belles photo, surtout la 1 et la dernière !
Chilla said at 2:47 a.m. on Jun 27, 2008:
Wonderful shots and the black and white is very effective in this tabblo
Jigs said at 6:57 a.m. on Jun 27, 2008:
Shooting Niagara in black and white is a brilliant idea - your images capture remarkably well the dramatic vista of these tons of powerful cascading waters. How I wished I had a good camera way back then when I visited Niagara (Canada-side). And I see that the American side of the falls look so much more magnificent! Bravo!!!
Wildthing said at 7:06 a.m. on Jun 27, 2008:
Beautiful B&W images of the falls. So much more dramatic than the usual colour shots we see.
EMA said at 7:09 a.m. on Jun 27, 2008:
Must be an unforgettable view! Fantastic! Your photos and descriptions are excellent. I loved the tour. Thank you!
Hhwind said at 7:14 a.m. on Jun 27, 2008:
Awesome shots Woody the BW makes it more stunning
Moabjeeper said at 7:37 a.m. on Jun 27, 2008:
AWESOME
Nina1960 said at 7:45 a.m. on Jun 27, 2008:
Spectacular pictures...I hear the water fall.
Leftofcenter said at 7:56 a.m. on Jun 27, 2008:
the Falls in b&w! first time for me, terrific Woody!
Sheila said at 8:21 a.m. on Jun 27, 2008:
magnificent lay-out - your b/w idea captures sums it all up! beautiful! =)
Pkeener said at 9:30 a.m. on Jun 27, 2008:
wow. thats all i could muster. they black and white remind me of post cards. so great, Woody.
YorkJodi said at 9:33 a.m. on Jun 27, 2008:
The b&w look very vintage... could be from the days before color... excellent photos!!
Pattymaryclare said at 11:16 a.m. on Jun 27, 2008:
Woody...I'm so glad you were able to see this wonder of the world AND come to our country too! B&W is a great concept for the majestic and magnificent 'roar' of this marvel. Sad to say, that i have never seen Niagara Falls in my own country....One day I shall! GREAT SET AND captions too! luv, Patty
Candlepower said at 11:21 a.m. on Jun 27, 2008:
Magnificent! Awesome!
Siagian said at 11:55 a.m. on Jun 27, 2008:
THank you everybody! JIGS: i know how you feel! i was wishing i had a SLR when i was taking these! MIKE, TEO, ANNELIES, SHEILA, JODI, CELIA: i will have to make a color version one of these days =)
EDITE: it truly was unforgettable! MARIAN: i felt like i was in some kind of night club where the music was too loud! PATTY: i have to say that Canada definitely deserves more than one visit! =) PAM, ROBERT, PAT: my photos hardly do justice to the majesty and grandeur of these natural wonders--they are infinitely more wondrous when experienced in person!!!
Whya said at 1:41 p.m. on Jun 27, 2008:
wow.. wonderful!
Debdog said at 1:53 p.m. on Jun 27, 2008:
ohhhhhhh a place i know and love!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! when we were kids went there alot, my mom took us once in WINTER>>>>>>>awesome! glad you showed both sides :)\
PMC!!!!!! you gotta GOOOO girl~!
Ira said at 1:57 p.m. on Jun 27, 2008:
Very beautiful photos! Perfect b/w! Strong impression about beauty and extraordinary force of Niagara.
Lifequest22 said at 2:21 p.m. on Jun 27, 2008:
Wonderful images of the mighty falls. Good idea in B & W, Woody. I visited the falls many years ago and still remember how in awe I felt.
Diny said at 4:11 p.m. on Jun 27, 2008:
so mystical... thanks for the invite :)
SterlingGray said at 11:34 p.m. on Jun 27, 2008:
Wonderful set, gorgeous B&W photos of a spectacular waterfall.
Jillcdunn said at 12:19 a.m. on Jun 28, 2008:
The falls truly are amazing as are your photographs of them!
21-gramm said at 5:10 a.m. on Jun 28, 2008:
GRANDLY, WOODY, ESPESIALLY BW!
Msisongkram said at 11:07 a.m. on Jun 28, 2008:
Great shots, Woody! Stunning view! So grand!
Sirnicolay said at 6:06 a.m. on Jun 29, 2008:
WOW! So majestic! :) Excellent B/W, Woody! :)
TavarES said at 12:31 p.m. on Jul 1, 2008:
Woody Hello!!! You have in your tabblo fantastic images! It's a favorite!
Marcif said at 1:05 p.m. on Jul 2, 2008:
Such an awesome place, and you have done a perfect job of capturing a much-photographed place in a unique and beautiful way. You rock!

This is on my "to visit" list. Hubby and I HAVE to get there sometime. Thanks for sharing :)
DocEna said at 3:09 p.m. on Jul 2, 2008:
So nice these b&w shots give it a mysterious and powerful tone to the photos..
AliDar said at 1:15 p.m. on Jul 3, 2008:
Oh Wow... these are absolutely magnificent! And you're wrong Woody; I don't think I've seen photographs that have done justice to the majesty and grandeur of the place as well as these do! The black and white really adds to the drama of all that thundering water, and gives the whole set an old time vacation album, or postcard feeling, especially with the inclusion of the personal family shot. ... Except these are much better then I'd expect to see in such a circumstance! ...Wow!
Jantass said at 9:53 p.m. on Jul 4, 2008:
wownderful place ..ecellent shots !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Welshchick said at 1:08 a.m. on Jul 7, 2008:
I agree with Dar and everyone~ I've never seen them in black and white like this and I LOVE the "okd time" effect~ Niagara is on my "must see" list - Thanks Woody ~ your "starlets" are wonderful too!
Welshchick said at 1:09 a.m. on Jul 7, 2008:
Oooops that's "old time" effect ;^) Sorry!
Gerardfotografeert said at 4:45 p.m. on Jul 8, 2008:
Upon said it right "Wow" Excellent tabblo and what a waterfall unbelieveble!
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